ABOUT THE AUTHOR

When Matt Stagliano is not busy scoring with legions of Japanese girls who think he’s Chris Costa or character acting a bit part in cheap Westerns (he usually plays a syphilis-ridden cowpuncher or similar saddletramp) he can be found shooting some of the best photos and video in the tactical/firearms industry as a firearms photographer and owner of Firelance Media. He's also a portrait photographer who owns Stonetree Creative, a Maine portrait studio. A former Fortune 50 consultant who is (no shit) a former DJ with a degree in Physics he never uses, Matt is not only brilliant behind the lens but also a helluva nice guy with great taste in booze. Oh, and his dog has a fierce, unnatural love for porcupines.

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The CRKT Kangee Tomahawk

by Matt Stagliano | Nov 30, 2016 | Blades, Musings

I bought the CRKT Kangee a few years back and take it with me everywhere. Literally. It sits in the driver’s side door.

Propper Tactical Pants: STL 3

by Matt Stagliano | Nov 11, 2016 | Assorted Ramblings

Today we review a pair of Propper tactical pants: the Propper STL III pants. Some mud, some blood…we put them through the wringer and they did very well.

REVIEW: The Tactical Distributors Neptune Pant

by Matt Stagliano | Nov 3, 2016 | Assorted Ramblings

REVIEW: The Tactical Distributors Neptune Pant Matt Stagliano Lightweight pants are an essential part of any outdoor lifestyle. Whether it is kicking back around a campfire, attending a shooting class, or hiking a 14er, gear that is suitable to the task makes all the...

Eyes On: Black Rain Ordnance SPEC-15 Pistol

by Matt Stagliano | Oct 21, 2016 | Assorted Ramblings

First Look: Black Rain Ordnance SPEC-15 Pistol Matt Stagliano "Bro, you need one of these. Don't worry about all that government stamp stuff. This is an AR pistol. It’s kinda like an AR but smaller, and you don’t have to worry about ripping your Affliction t-shirt...

Memories, Meat Eaters, and Shenanigans at “Friends of Pat”

by Matt Stagliano | Sep 4, 2016 | Assorted Ramblings

A couple weekends ago a whole lot of people got together to remember Pat Rogers. This is our report. Mad Duo Memories, Meat Eaters, and Shenanigans at "Friends of Pat" Matt Stagliano A while back we wrote about the future of EAG Tactical and what would happen to the...

The Briar Cigar from Morgan Pipes

by Matt Stagliano | Aug 13, 2016 | Musings

The Briar Cigar from Morgan Pipes Matt Stagliano While I was in college in the early 90s, I fell in love with smoking a pipe. To me, there has always been a more sophisticated air about pipes compared to cigars. Sure, it takes similar amounts of patience to get...

The Exotac tinderTIN

by Matt Stagliano | Aug 6, 2016 | Assorted Ramblings

The Exotac tinderTIN Matt Stagliano Here's how I typically start a fire: 1) Pile wood of various type and seasoning 2) Apply lighter fluid liberally 3) Toss match 4) Repeat Step 2 until blaze ensues. My bushcraft-minded friends invariably cringe at my approach and...

What Now? The Legacy and Future of EAG Tactical

by Matt Stagliano | Jul 22, 2016 | Always a Student

[This article was brought to you by JTF Awesome member Daniel Defense. In case you have been living in a cave or communist country: they're the semi-subtle-yet-totally-baller AR manufacturer that the free world knows and loves] What Now? The Legacy and Future of EAG...